the beauty personal plot plays no less role than its practical significance, and in some cases even more. Beautiful flower bed with flowers, it is able to decorate even the most dull landscape, constantly raising the mood of its owner. One of the most attractive flowers in the flower beds of households is the hydrangea. Beautiful flower, the number of varieties of which is numbered in dozens, is able to decorate a personal plot with a wide variety of colors and shapes.
Hydrangea is a decorative flowering shrub... Previously, trees and vines were attributed to this plant species, however, now they are classified as a separate family. The habitat of wild-growing hydrangea is mainly concentrated in Asia and on the coast The Pacific... These are mainly separate regions of China, Japan, the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin. Some plant species are found on the American continent. With its large natural variety of species and varieties of hydrangea, only a few of them are cultivated. The most interesting for practical cultivation are:
The rest of the varieties of hydrangea flowers are not so common among gardeners, although they are quite attractive.
Most hydrangea is a deciduous plant with opposite, oval, simple leaves. Their size is quite impressive, along the edges they have a jagged shape. The end of the leaf is pointed, and veins are visible along its entire length. There are also evergreen types of hydrangeas. They grow preferably in countries with warm climates. The flowers of the plant have a rather interesting structure. Conventionally, all hydrangea inflorescences can be divided into two groups:
The color of hydrangea flowers is varied and depends on the type of plant. Among the colors of the color, white and cream prevail. At the beginning and end of flowering, the inflorescences have a greenish tint. In almost all varieties of hydrangea, the inflorescences turn pink, especially if they are under the sun. The shape of the inflorescences of a plant is different. Depending on the type of hydrangea, it can be flat, spherical, semi-flat or pyramidal. All of them are united by the fact that the inflorescence itself is corymbose. In some varieties of hydrangeas, the flowers are arranged chaotically, however, as a rule, fertile ones are located in the center of the inflorescence, while sterile ones surround them. Hydrangea tree: varieties
This type of plant is one of the most popular among domestic gardeners. In most cases, the tree hydrangea is called "white bush hydrangea"Or" white globular ". This type of plant is a shrub with a height of 1 to 3 meters. This variety is native to North America. The similarity of the climate has become the reason that this plant has taken root perfectly in our latitudes. Treelike hydrangea inflorescences are spherical or flat shape... Their diameter can reach 20 cm. The inflorescence is formed at the ends of annual shoots, at first the flowers are green, as they bloom, they become white or cream. In the inflorescences of treelike hydrangeas, fertile flowers predominate, and the number of sterile ones is not large. There are varieties of this type of plant with completely sterile inflorescences. Treelike hydrangea is a rather unpretentious plant. It tolerates frost and lack of sunlight very well, therefore it grows and blooms successfully in shady places. By the beginning of winter frosts, young shoots of tree hydrangea do not have time to mature to the end and die off, which causes some damage to the shrub. However, after the spring pruning, the plant "comes to life" again and may bloom this year. In our latitudes, the tree hydrangea blooms in mid-summer (towards the end of July), which makes it the first among the plants of this species. It continues to bloom until late autumn. The most common variety of tree hydrangea is Sterilis. It is distinguished by rather large hemispherical inflorescences, which consist of small sterile flowers, the diameter of which does not exceed 1 cm. Hydrangea paniculata: varieties
The homeland of this plant species is Asia, namely Japan, China and the Eastern regions of Russia (Kuriles, Sakhalin). V wildlife a panicle hydrangea shrub can reach a height of up to 5 meters. In garden conditions, this type of plant can be grown both as a bush and as a tree - single-stemmed or multi-stemmed. Due to the fact that brown annual shoots of this species quickly grow stiff, unlike tree hydrangea, the plant tolerates cold well. Inflorescences of panicle hydrangea are formed at the ends of annual shoots. The plant blooms quite abundantly, which pleases the eye of the owners of the backyard. Although flower buds appear in early summer (around mid-June), they bloom closer to mid-August. The shape of the inflorescence is predominantly pyramidal. At the beginning of bud formation, flowers have predominantly green color, which transforms into white or cream as it blooms. Due to exposure to sunlight, flowers of this species acquire a pale pink, brick and even pale purple color closer to autumn. Towards the end of the flowering cycle, the flowers return to a faint green color. Like many types of hydrangeas, paniculata is a fairly unpretentious plant that can grow successfully in places with a harsh climate. The most popular among domestic gardeners is the Grandiflora variety. It is distinguished by rather large dense inflorescences, the length of which reaches 30 cm. They consist mainly of sterile flowers. At the top of the inflorescence, there are a small number of fertile flowers. Besides the beautiful appearance, the flowers of the panicle hydrangea emit a honey scent that is attractive to insects. That is why a large concentration of bees can often be observed around the plant. Large-leaved hydrangea: varieties
As with most species of this plant, the homeland of this variety is China, Japan and the Far Eastern territories of Russia. In the wild, the plant bush can reach a height of 4 meters. Cultivated plants usually have a height of no more than 2 m.Some varieties of large-leaved hydrangea that are adapted to growing in flower pots, have a height of no more than 0.6 m. Shoots of plants of this species are green, herbaceous. They become lush only a year after regrowth. This leads to a rather low frost resistance of the plant. Like most types of hydrangeas, large-leaved inflorescences are formed at the ends of annual shoots. However, if in paniculate hydrangea almost all new shoots are covered with inflorescences, then in this species only those that have grown from the upper buds of last year's shoots. The shape and color of large-leaved hydrangea inflorescences are varied. The Japanese variety of culture has umbellate kal-shaped inflorescences, while the changeable hydrangea has a hemispherical shape. A feature of the latter type of plant is an unstable color, which depends on the composition of the soil on which the bush grows. If it has the usual balanced composition of minerals, then the plant has a pink inflorescence color. On acidic soils with inclusions of aluminum and iron ions, the color of the inflorescences can be blue. Petiolate hydrangea
This type of plant differs from the previous ones in that it represents climbing vine... In the wild, and it grows in China, Japan, the Kuriles and Sakhalin, the plant can reach a length of 25 meters. Thanks to aerial roots, this plant can be perfectly attached to any type of support. It grows well and, spreading along the ground, however, in this case, the culture simply does not bloom. Inflorescences are loose umbrellas up to 25 cm in diameter, pinkish, white-green or lilac shades. The plant is characterized by medium frost resistance. Young shoots of petiolate hydrangea do not tolerate frosts quite well, so it is better to remove them from the support for wintering under a snow cover. Adult vines can successfully recover even after severe frosts. Variegated or multi-pubescent hydrangea
Similar name given view I got plants thanks to my leaf. The fact is that one of its sides is much lighter than the other and has pubescence. Among the varieties of this species, the Bretschneider hydrangea is the most common. This variety is distinguished by strong shoots that quickly turn wood, which makes it possible for the plant to calmly tolerate even very coldy... The leaves of the culture are elongated. Inflorescences - viburnum, like most types of hydrangeas, are formed at the ends of the first-year shoots. At the beginning of flowering, the inflorescences have White color, after a certain time, they begin to darken. The middle of the Bretschneider hydrangea inflorescence has a more convex shape. Even after the end of flowering, the inflorescence does not fall away from the shoot, but continues to hang on it in a dried form. Due to this, this type of plant is often used to make flower arrangements, dry bouquets or herbaria. Like many plant species, Bretschneider's hydrangea is not whimsical and grows successfully in shady places. The best varieties of hydrangea: video |
Hydrangea is a genus of flowering plants of the Hortensia family. The family mainly includes small trees and shrubs. There are about 80 plant species. It grows in Asia, America, and most species are found in Japan and China. Some varieties have taken root well in Russian gardens. The plant got its name in honor of Princess Hortense, sister of the Prince of the Roman Empire Carl Heinrich of Nassau-Siegen. Japanese name hydrangea - Ajisai, which translates as "a flower that looks like a purple sun." It is mainly used for decorative purposes.
Several dozen species of hydrangea are known, most of them are short shrubs with large foliage, small trees or vines. Due to its beauty, the plant can increasingly be found in Russian gardens. Gardeners identify several of the most common species in our latitudes.
Hydrangea paniculata
Hydrangea paniculata
It's incredible beautiful view, is a small tree, the height of which does not exceed 10 m. It grows in China and Japan, in Russia it can be found on Sakhalin. In nature, panicle hydrangea is found on forest edges and oak thickets. The leaves of the plant are elliptical, slightly pubescent from above, more pubescence from below. Their length reaches 12 cm. Flowers gather in large panicles. They have an excellent aroma, which makes them excellent honey plants.
Attention! The culture grows very quickly, so it needs periodic pruning.
It is preferable to plant a plant in shady place, because in direct sunlight the inflorescences become small. You should also protect the panicle hydrangea from the wind. The flowering is abundant and long, begins in June and lasts until October. This species is resistant to frost, it can withstand up to -25 degrees. Therefore, it is perfect for growing in the central and northern part of Russia. In the northern zones, it is recommended to plant hydrangeas in the spring. And in those regions where there are no severe frosts, you can land in autumn period... Reproduces well by cuttings. Hydrangea paniculata has an incredible number of varieties.
- Grandiflora- a popular variety with large sterile flowers that gather in wide pyramids. The flowering period is a little later than that of other representatives of the species. During the blooming period, the flowers are creamy, later it becomes snow-white, and in the fall - greenish-red. This is due to the peculiarity of the variety.
Variety Grandiflora
- Brussels lace- an elegant variety. It has a considerable number of flowers that bear fruit. Slightly similar to Floribunda.
Brussels Lace variety
- Kyushu- frost-resistant variety. But despite this, young shoots of the plant may freeze. The flowers have a pleasant smell and are white in color. Some of them are sterile, others are fruiting. Flowering occurs in mid-summer and lasts for 3 months.
- Limelight- grade with large inflorescences... Shrub with erect stems. Its height is only 2 m. The leaves are green, velvety. Flowers are collected in panicles, the length of which can reach half a meter. Initially they are green, but during the flowering period they become creamy or white. Flowering begins in late July. Duration just over one month.
Limelight variety
- Mathilda - interesting variety, changing color of flowers during the entire flowering period. At first they are creamy, then they turn white, turn pink and at the end of flowering they turn red-green.
Mathilda variety
- Pinky winky - perennial shrub with white flowers that gather in cones. Over time, they turn pinkish. Bloom from August to October.
Pinky Winky cultivar
- Pink diamond- a variety common in Europe and Russia. The flowers of the plant are divided into sterile and fruiting, initially their color is creamy white, later they turn pink and red.
Pink Diamond variety
- Floribunda- a variety that differs abundant flowering... It has round flowers on long pedicels.
Floribunda cultivar
- Unique- low bush. Growing rapidly. Flowering begins in August and lasts until cold weather. Initially, the flowers of this variety are white in color, but then they become deep pink. Frost-resistant look. Looks good in single and group plantings.
- Dart's Little Dot- a bush about half a meter high. Perfect option for small areas. Pinkish flowers are collected in panicles.
Dart's Little Dot variety
Large-leaved hydrangea (or garden)
Garden hydrangea - ornamental shrub, perennial. On average, it reaches two meters in height. Has erect stems, does not bear fruit. The flowers are pinkish, lilac, blue or white. Their color depends on the state of the plant and the acidity of the soil. Leaves are simple, green. It is a fast-growing species, demanding on the composition of soils. Dislikes limestone. Flowering lasts from August to November.
Warm and light-loving plant. It has an average frost resistance (up to -30 degrees). Therefore, it grows well in the south of Russia. Thanks to agrotechnical efforts, the large-leaved hydrangea reached the suburban areas near Moscow. These are mainly frost-resistant varieties of this species.
Among the most popular varieties are the following:
Hydrangea
Also known as smooth and wild hydrangea. Unpretentious plant... It is considered winter hardy, due to which it took special place in summer cottages in the middle latitudes of our country. She does not need shelter. A bush of medium height (up to 2.5 m). Stems are erect, bare. The leaves are smooth, rounded. Flowers come in different colors.
Prefers shady or semi-shaded areas. The plant does not tolerate drought and likes abundant watering. It is unpretentious to the ground. Bloom lasts from June to September. Pruning of tree hydrangea is carried out annually in winter time... The fastest and in a convenient way The propagation of this species is by cuttings.
The main varieties of hydrangea tree-like:
- Annabelle- the most popular variety of tree hydrangea. Possesses high frost resistance. The height of the shrub is no more than a meter. The flowers are collected in spherical inflorescences. Perennial. The variety is photophilous, but it can grow in the shade. Afraid of drafts. If you water a bush with a dye, then its flowers will be colored in the appropriate shade. Blooms from July to September.
Annabelle cultivar
- Sterilis- abundantly and long-term flowering variety... Bloom lasts from July to October. The flowers of the plant first have a greenish-white tint, later they are snow-white. Hydrangea branches bend under their weight.
Sterilis cultivar
- Hayes starburst- a bush with snow-white double flowers. Height and width about 1.5 m. Refers to the 4th zone of frost resistance, that is, it can grow at temperatures not lower than 34 degrees. It is infrequently exposed to diseases and attacks of pests.
Hayes Starburst variety
- Invincibelle Spirit- innovation in the field of breeding. Blossoms are dark pink when blooming, which later changes to hot pink.
Invincibelle Spirit variety
- Incrediball- large-flowered variety. It has inflorescences in the form of huge balls of white color.
Incrediball cultivar
- White dome- a dense shrub, the height of which is 80 cm. The leaves are large, green. The flowers are creamy, the marginal flowers are sterile. Perfect for group and single plantings.
White Dome variety
Stalked hydrangea (climbing)
A rare variety that is only gaining popularity in Russian gardens. It is a liana, the length of which can reach 25 m. In Russia, it is found in the Kuriles and Sakhalin. Grows vertically, curls along the support (if available). The leaves are smooth, green in color. Flowers of snow-white and pink shades are collected in shields. It is an excellent honey plant. Grows in partial shade. Suitable for the southern regions of our country, and also grown in the middle lane.
Stalked hydrangea
Attention! Stalked hydrangea is demanding on the composition of soils - it prefers moist loams.
Hydrangea oakleaf
It is a perennial two-meter shrub. It has red shoots. It got its name due to the similarity with oak leaves. White flowers gather in panicles. Flowering begins in June and ripens in September.
Hydrangea oakleaf
Prefers rich soils without lime. Watering should be moderate. In central Russia, the bush can freeze, but with age, the plant becomes more resistant to frost. Suitable for southern areas. Propagated by cuttings, layering and dividing the bush. Pruning is done twice a year - in spring and autumn.
Hydrangea radiant
Shrub up to 2.5 m. Leaves are oval-lanceolate, pointed at the top. The plant has many white sterile flowers, collected in scutes. Flowering begins in July and lasts only one month. Maturation takes place in September. Winter hardiness is low, so the roots should be covered with dry foliage or spruce branches. It grows very quickly. It reproduces in different ways, but the best option is grafting. Suitable for landscaping in the south of Russia.
Hydrangea radiant
Ash hydrangea (gray)
Shrub with straight stems. Its average height is 2 m. The leaves are wide, ovate. Moisture-loving plant... Faded inflorescences are cut off before winter. Relatively winter hardy. Suitable as a hedge. Heat-loving species. An excellent option for the southern regions of Russia. The inflorescences can be used as dried flowers.
Ash hydrangea (gray)
Serrata hydrangea
Arboreal shrub. Its height can reach 1.5 m in height. Has a spreading crown. Leaves are oval, pointed towards the top, bright green in color. Annual. The inflorescences resemble a ball. Inside the inflorescence, the flowers are blue, closer to the edge - pale blue. After flowering, they turn pink. The color of the flowers depends on the acidity of the soil.
Serrata hydrangea
The plant blooms from July to September. Hydrangea tolerates transplants very well. Loves moderate watering. Preparation for winter is as follows: wilted inflorescences are cut off and covered with a film. It is unpretentious in leaving. Not susceptible to disease and pest attacks. Looks great even as a herbarium. Suitable for planting in the middle zone of our country.
Hydrangea Sargent
The height of the shrub is 2-3 m. It grows rapidly in breadth. Blooms from August to September. The leaves are large, opposite. Their length reaches 26 cm. Umbrella inflorescences. The flowers are lilac, purple, after flowering - blue and white. Prefers moderate watering. It is frost-resistant, but hibernates with shelter, therefore it is grown mainly in southern regions Russia.
Hydrangea Sargent
Hydrangea is a wonderful plant. Mostly abundant flowering. Demanding on soils, prefers moderate watering. It has become widespread throughout the world. Some varieties that are resistant to frost are grown in Russian gardens. Used in horticulture.
All about hydrangea: video
Hydrangea varieties: photo
Hydrangea is a lush and long-flowering deciduous shrub. The thyroid inflorescences consist of fertile (bisexual) and sterile (sterile) flowers. They can be chaotically located, but more often they form viburnum-shaped inflorescences with fertile flowers in the center and sterile along the edge. There are varieties with only one type of flower. The scutellum can be flat, spherical, hemispherical, or pyramidal. Tree and panicle hydrangeas settled well in Central Russia largely due to their resilience. In the Moscow region, hydrangeas grow best in the open sun; in the southern regions of Russia, it is recommended to plant them in partial shade. In the care it is important to ensure regular and abundant watering (it is not for nothing that the Latin name for hydrangea hydrangea is translated as “a vessel with water”). We will tell you in detail about the best varieties of hydrangeas in our review.
In Russia, varieties of 3 types of hydrangea are widespread: tree, paniculate and large-leaved.
Hydrangea paniculata(Hydrangea paniculata). Shrub or standard tree 2 - 5 m high. Wild forms are found in Japan and China. Panicle hydrangea Differs in dark green leaves and burgundy shoots. Inflorescences are formed on the shoots of the current year. The buds bloom very slowly, so abundant mass flowering occurs in August. The inflorescence is a pyramidal scutellum, reminiscent of a panicle. At the time of dissolution, a greenish tint is present, then the color becomes pure white or cream, and by autumn pinkish tones with a brick tint and again a greenish tint appear. The flowering bush attracts bees with its aroma and is a good honey plant. The high frost resistance of the species makes it possible to grow it even in the North-West region. In the Moscow region, paniculate hydrangeas winter without shelter. Shoots woody quickly and winter well.
Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens). Shrub from 1 to 3 m in height comes from North America... Unpretentious and winter hardy. Loves shading. Able to endure short-term drought: drooping leaves "come to life" immediately after abundant watering. Spherical or flat shields are formed at the tops of annual shoots. At the beginning of flowering, the inflorescences have a greenish tint, and in full dissolution they become creamy. In the inflorescences, fertile flowers predominate, and there are few sterile ones. But there are varieties with sterile inflorescences. Shields are large, with a diameter of 10 - 15 to 20 cm. It blooms from June to September. Young growth often does not ripen and freezes out, but after spring pruning, the bush grows back well. Freezing does not affect flowering.
Large-leaved hydrangea(Hydrangea macrophylla). Shrub 1 - 2 m high. In winter it leaves with green herbaceous shoots, which become lignified only the next year. This biological feature leads to strong freezing of young growth in a harsh climate. In winter, all leaves are removed, the shoots are tied, bent to the ground and covered with lutrasil. Inflorescences are not formed on all annual shoots, so the flowering is not as abundant, unlike other types of hydrangea. The inflorescences exceed 20 cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties good for container growing. The shape and color of the inflorescences is varied. Varieties of the "changeable" variety are able to change the color of the inflorescences, depending on chemical composition soil. Large-leaved hydrangeas grow best in acidic soils.
Our grandmothers, growing garden strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, were not particularly worried about mulching. But today this agricultural practice has become fundamental in achieving High Quality berries and reduce crop losses. Some might say that this is troublesome. But practice shows that labor costs in this case are repaid a hundredfold. In this article, we invite you to get acquainted with the nine the best materials for mulching garden strawberries.
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A heat-loving shrub with huge caps of inflorescences came to Europe from Japan in the 18th century. Long time The hydrangea remained a home plant, but both amateur gardeners and professional breeders of the Old World worked hard to bring this fragrant shrub into their gardens. TO late XIX century, the work was crowned with success, and fans of the plant received frost-resistant varieties that feel great in a temperate climate.
Types and varieties
The hydrangea family has about 100 species. However, not all of them are suitable for landing on summer cottage and in our garden climatic zone... We found out what types and varieties of hydrangeas for the garden take root well and grow successfully in our latitudes. Let's dwell on the most popular plants among gardeners. These include: panicle hydrangea (varieties White Moth, Floribunda, Unique), tree hydrangea (varieties Anabel and Snowball), serrata hydrangea (Bluebird variety), Sargent's hydrangea, petiolate hydrangea, oak-leaved hydrangea (Snow Queen and Snow Flake varieties), and the most common garden hydrangea, or large-leaved (Quadricolor, Lilacina, Nigra, Grandiflora, Perfecta varieties, Altona). A little more detail about each.
- Paniculata- white-cream flowers, collected in pyramidal inflorescences, in the process of flowering take on a pink hue, which by autumn acquires a density of shades. It grows very quickly, therefore it requires constant pruning. Long-lasting bloom in autumn.
- Tree-like- visually resembles viburnum, inflorescences are white-cream, spherical. It grows up to 2.5 m, the leaves are pointed, the flowers are tightly adjacent to each other. Flowering lasts from July to September.
- Serrated- this species loves the sun, relatively low (up to 1.2 m), the Bluebird variety is especially beautiful, with delicate blue flowers forming a plane-shaped ball. Long flowering period (June to September).
- Sargent- leaves with a velvety surface, inflorescences are very large (up to 30 cm in diameter), with exquisite color transitions, from a rich violet inside and pale pink edges around the edges. Can grow up to 4 meters. Flowering begins at the end of summer.
- Pereshkovaya- refers to curly species, leaves are dark green, stems are red-brown, prefers partial shade, blooms for several weeks in early summer.
- Dubolistnaya- the leaves resemble oak in shape, grows up to 2 meters, cone-shaped inflorescences. By autumn, the rough foliage takes on purple and burgundy hues. The flowers are white, in the Snow Flake variety they are double.
- Garden, large-leaved- bright green oval leaves, slightly pointed, with spherical inflorescences, growing up to 2 m. Flowers, depending on the variety, are colored in blue, white and pink shades. It is thermophilic, it is necessary to cover for the winter.
Idea!Another species - ash hydrangea - is often used as a hedge. She has small flowers and dull green leaves.
Care features
Only with a correct and serious approach to the requirements of the plant itself can a positive result be predicted.
V proper care for hydrangea includes:
Disembarkation
When choosing seedlings, carefully examine the root system. A common practice is to plant the plant in late spring.
Advice!If the root system of the bush is highly developed, then the planting of hydrangea can take place in September. For two or three warm weeks of autumn, he will have time to solidify in the soil and survive the winter well.
Preparing the soil for planting consists in introducing peat with sand and earth with needles. Dig a hole 50x50 cm, drain. Fill it with soil, if necessary (if the soil is alkaline), add an acidifier fertilizer.
When planting hydrangeas in spring, the rhizomes should be slightly shortened and cut off annual shoots, leaving only 3-4 pairs of buds. After planting the bush in the soil, water it, wait until the water is absorbed, and mulch it with peat or sawdust in a layer of 6-8 cm.
To create a hedge, seedlings are placed at a distance of 0.7-1 m from each other. If you want to get one, but a dense and lush bush, take 4-5-year-old seedlings for planting, digging a hole of slightly shallow depth (35-40 cm) and 50-70 cm wide.
Pruning
Pruning bushes is a mandatory procedure, no matter what kind of hydrangea plant is. With uncontrolled growth, the branches of the bush grow so that they lose their aesthetic appearance. Please note that the first healthy flowering begins in the 3rd year after planting, everything that appears earlier, mercilessly cut off. This will enable the bush to develop correctly.
For already established plants, a spring rejuvenating haircut is carried out, aimed at forming a bush. The procedure is carried out before the start of sap flow in the plant. If you notice that the hydrangea inflorescences are weakening and decreasing in size, cut the bush "on a stump" (when cutting, only the stems are left 15-20 cm from the ground). The plant tolerates such a cardinal manipulation well and grows rapidly, restoring the splendor of the flowers.
Thinning pruning is also necessary for hydrangea hedges. Do it at your own discretion, but not before the bushes gain strength.
Advice!Do not peel off the inflorescences by hand, cut them carefully with a pruner so as not to affect upper part branches with buds.
Watering
The heat-loving hydrangea flower loves moisture. It is important that the soil under the bush is always in a state of light moisture. To do this, it is necessary to mulch the soil under the plant twice a year with needles, leaf humus, shavings or bark.
Water the hydrangea bushes 2 times a week in dry weather, and 1 time if it rains during the week. Pour 30-50 liters under each bush. The water should be soft.
In autumn, on dry days, abundant watering is useful for the plant, it will help the hydrangea calmly survive the frosts.
Advice!When the soil is mulched with peat, abundant watering of the plant should be carried out less often, about 1 time per month.
Make-up
Successful hydrangea cultivation is impossible without proper nutrition. After planting, at the beginning of the growth of the seedling, add superphosphate (30-40 g) under the bush, urea at the rate of 20-25 g per one square meter, sulfuric potassium (30-35 g).
During the formation of buds, the plant needs additional portions of fertilizers: superphosphate (60-80 g) and sulfuric potassium (40-45 g).
At the end of August, prepare the hydrangea for wintering by placing 15-20 kg of manure (rotted) or compost under each bush. Treat the branches well with Bordeaux liquid. Closer to mid-October, it is necessary to spud the bushes to a height of about 30 cm, and in November, the branches of the hydrangea should be bent to the ground and covered with spruce branches.